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In the 17th century, a strict order of monks gave up all solid foods for Lent. \u00a0So to sustain themselves, they developed a particularly rich version of what they called \u201cliquid bread.\u201d \u00a0That is to say, beer.<\/p>\nIn the 17th century, a strict order of monks gave up all solid foods for Lent. \u00a0So to sustain themselves, they developed a particularly rich version of what they called \u201cliquid bread.\u201d \u00a0That is to say, beer.<\/p>\n
This was the origin of the Paulaner brewery, which still makes its acclaimed beer.<\/p>\n
A few years ago, a Christian \u00a0journalist went on an all-beer fast. \u00a0Intoxication faded. \u00a0Hunger subsided. \u00a0And he developed a remarkable\u00a0\u201cclarity of focus\u201d\u00a0and devotional intensity.<\/p>\n
I suspect that any kind of long-term fasting can have that affect. \u00a0(Can anyone speak to this?)<\/p>\n
I should add, don\u2019t try this at home! \u00a0Most beers today lack the nutritional substance of the old brews. \u00a0(The journalist found a special doppelbock.) \u00a0And there can be other unintended consequences.<\/p>\n